Zen;875627 wrote:I think I read that his wife was in labor during the fight. Could be the reason he didn't looked into it last night

Yep, 9 days early.

"I have so much respect for him for coming in and taking this fight, being in this situation," White said. "He knew he was going to be in this situation. Like he said, she was supposed to be nine days later. He was just texting with her before we came in here and she thinks she's ready to go. I'm leaving tonight, he's flying home with me tonight."

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/08/28/with-wife-in-labor-at-home-forrest-griffin-had-plenty-on-his-mi/

Zen;875627 wrote:I think I read that his wife was in labor during the fight. Could be the reason he didn't looked into it last night

Yep. His heart was with his family last night, not in the octagon.

His heart may have been somewhere else last night but this wasn't the first fight that I have felt like he wasn't there.

Would Silva vs Jones be the biggest UFC event of all time regardless of the rest of the card?

The_Crosby_Show;875703 wrote:Yep. His heart was with his family last night, not in the octagon.

Yeah I read that and you can't really blame him, no wonder he said he wasn't having a good time in Brazil.

bradmaynard;875818 wrote:Would Silva vs Jones be the biggest UFC event of all time regardless of the rest of the card?

I think GSP vs Silva would be bigger, both men have had dominant runs through there divisions and are the 2 most recognized names in MMA. I really don't wan't to see Silva vs Jones yet, Jones hasn't even defended his belt once yet and that weight class is murderer's row.

bradmaynard;875818 wrote:Would Silva vs Jones be the biggest UFC event of all time regardless of the rest of the card?

It would be huge. I'd buy the ppv just on that fight alone.

robj55;875829 wrote:I think GSP vs Silva would be bigger, both men have had dominant runs through there divisions and are the 2 most recognized names in MMA. I really don't wan't to see Silva vs Jones yet, Jones hasn't even defended his belt once yet and that weight class is murderer's row.

This. I'm actually thinking he loses next month.

bigdaddy2003;875833 wrote:This. I'm actually thinking he loses next month.

As long as Rampage's wrestling is on point he has a chance standing, I think he's a bit too slow now to catch Jones but it wouldn't surprise me.

Ok let me rephrase this. If Jones picks Rampage apart wouldn't it make sense to throw Silva at him in a non title catch weight fight? I mean if you buy in to the hype on this kid (I do) and realize Silva is 36 this could be the best chance we have at seeing it. I know I don't give GSP enough respect in this debate but realistically IF Jones destroys Rampage, wouldn't it be a lot more fun for everyone?

bradmaynard;875818 wrote:Would Silva vs Jones be the biggest UFC event of all time regardless of the rest of the card?

No. Jones isn't a big name yet, and hasn't defended his belt once. Also, he keeps running away from Rashad.

GSP/Silva
Brock/Cain II
Cain/Overeem
Brock/Overeem

These fights are bigger.

bradmaynard;875937 wrote:Ok let me rephrase this. If Jones picks Rampage apart wouldn't it make sense to throw Silva at him in a non title catch weight fight? I mean if you buy in to the hype on this kid (I do) and realize Silva is 36 this could be the best chance we have at seeing it. I know I don't give GSP enough respect in this debate but realistically IF Jones destroys Rampage, wouldn't it be a lot more fun for everyone?

I don't think the UFC want's to potentially ruin this young super star. They want to build him up and let him fight at 205 before he eventually moves up to heavyweight. I would love to see that fight but I think Bones is too big for Silva and I don't think the fight makes sense right now. But Dana is known for giving the fan's what they want.

For the longest time I was on the GSP vs. Silva bandwagon...however, after seeing each of their last 2 or 3 fights, I really don't think it would be that interesting. I think Silva would DOMINATE that fight. The reach alone would be a huge advantage. (I'm not saying that because I like Silva, because I can't stand the guy, but I just don't think it would be that great.)

On a somewhat side note...I think that GSP will be losing his next fight anyways...which would make it less interesting. The only reason it would be interesting is because of their current streaks.

However, don't get me wrong...UFC would get a HUGE draw for GSP vs. Silva.

Although I think it would be less of a draw, I think that Jones vs. Silva would be a much, much better fight. One in which I think that Jones could actually win. I agree with some of the above posts though and think it is too early. Maybe in early 2013 or something.

I read an article on MMAJunkie talking about these matchups and I agree with the idea that Silva needs to move up to Light Heavy Weight and face someone like Rua for a top contender fight and then get the shot at Jones...if he is still champ at that time. And if not, then maybe have the winner of the Rue/Silva fight take Jones on for Top Contender. Just my opinion though.

No. Jones isn't a big name yet, and hasn't defended his belt once. Also, he keeps running away from Rashad.

GSP/Silva
Brock/Cain II
Cain/Overeem
Brock/Overeem

These fights are bigger.

I agree with Silva/GSP. But Brock/Cain II does nothing for me as the first match looked so one sided. I think Overeem is so over rated its not even funny. He has one good win vs Belfort in a fight where belfort was fighting up in weight. Overeem has not looked impressive his last few fights. I would actually put Cain/JDS above the other three as well.

Also Jones name is already big. You don't become a title holder in argueably the toughest division as an unknown. He is quickly becoming the most marketable face in the UFC.

sportchampps;876932 wrote:I agree with Silva/GSP. But Brock/Cain II does nothing for me as the first match looked so one sided. I think Overeem is so over rated its not even funny. He has one good win vs Belfort in a fight where belfort was fighting up in weight. Overeem has not looked impressive his last few fights. I would actually put Cain/JDS above the other three as well.

Also Jones name is already big. You don't become a title holder in argueably the toughest division as an unknown. He is quickly becoming the most marketable face in the UFC.

I think Brock/Cain 2 would be way more competitive if Brock doesn't come out and blow his wad like last time.

i love watching brock dont get me wrong but he wins his fights based on his natural talents. his wrestling is great but his boxing is average at best. until brock goes somewhere to learn to use his hands to their full potential he wont be able to compete with cain.

Upcoming cards with big fights listed:

Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov - September 10th on Showtime from Cincinnati, Ohio
Josh Barnett vs. Sergei Kharitonov in Strikeforce Grand Prix Semifinal
Antonio Silva vs. Daniel Cormier in Strikeforce Grand Prix Semifinal
Jacare Souza (c) vs. Luke Rockhold for Middleweight Title
Muhammad Lawal vs. Roger Gracie

UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger - September 17th on Spike TV from New Orleans, Louisiana
Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger
Dong Yi Yang vs. Court McGee
Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald

UFC 135 - September 24th on PPV from Denver, Colorado
Jon Jones (c) vs. Rampage Jackson for Light Heavyweight Title
Matt Hughes vs. Diego Sanchez
Takanori Gomi vs. Nate Diaz
Ben Rothwell vs. Mark Hunt

UFC on Versus 6 - October 1st on Versus from Washington, D.C.
Dominick Cruz (c) vs. Demetrious Johnson for Bantamweight Title
Pat Barry vs. Stefan Struve
Charlie Brennaman vs. Anthony Johnson
Matt Wiman vs. Mac Danzig II

UFC 136 - October 8th on PPV from Houston, Texas
Frank Edgar (c) vs. Gray Maynard III for Lightweight Title
Jose Aldo (c) vs. Kenny Florian for Featherweight Title
Brian Stann vs. Chael Sonnen
Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia vs. Jorge Santiago

UFC 137 - October 29th on PPV from Las Vegas, Nevada
Georges St-Pierre (c) vs. Nick Diaz for UFC Welterweight Title
B.J. Penn vs. Carlos Condit
Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione
Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson
Dennis Siver vs. Donald Cerrone

UFC 138 - November 5th on PPV/Spike TV from Birmingham, England
Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz
Thiago Alves vs. Papy Abedi
John Hathaway vs. Matt Brown

UFC on FOX 1 - November 12th on Fox TV from Anaheim, California
Cain Velasquez (c) vs. Junior dos Santos for Heavyweight Title

UFC 139 - November 19th on PPV from San Jose, California
Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles
Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz
Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury
Martin Kampmann vs. Rick Story

The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale - December 3rd on Spike TV from Las Vegas, Nevada
Jason Miller vs. Michael Bisping
Finalist #1 vs. Finalist #2

UFC 140 - December 10th on PPV from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
TBA

Strikeforce 37 - December 17th on Showtime from TBA
Gilbert Melendez (c) vs. Jorge Masvidal for Lightweight Title
Cristiane Santos (c) vs. TBA for Women's Featherweight Title
Keith Jardine vs. TBA

Looking forward to next weekends 9/10 Strikeforce Card!

http://mmajunkie.com/news/25020/ufc-135s-quinton-jackson-says-hes-rooted-out-jon-jones-spy.mma

Bones getting a little bit worried about Rampage?

I will be out of the country for the Free UFC 9/17 and the PPV on the 9/24 sux!! At least I can DVR the 9/17 card but I will miss the PPV as I will be on a plane on the way back from the Dominican.

There's a article going around saying Dana White made an offer to Kurt Angle.

The_Crosby_Show;878545 wrote:There's a article going around saying Dana White made an offer to Kurt Angle.

Dude is like 45. Would have been interesting when he first got to the WWE but now I'm not sure.

Yeah. He's 42 and currently training for the Olympics.

The_Crosby_Show;878551 wrote:Yeah. He's 42 and currently training for the Olympics.

Ah I thought he was older by now. I have always been curious about how he would do in the octagon.

could angle pass a drug test